youth services

For further information on services available contact:

After Hours Child Protection Emergency Service (AHCPES): Department of Human Services

AHCPES is a statewide service that accepts notifications and investigates reports in relation to children at risk of neglect, physical, sexual and emotional abuse after hours. All non-urgent matters should be reported to your DHS regional office during business hours.

Ph: 13 12 78 (after hours only)

Albert Road Clinic

Private dual diagnosis.

31 Albert Road, Melbourne 3004

Ph: 9256 8311

Alfred Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service

Dual diagnosis.

2nd Floor, 999 Nepean Highway,

Moorabbin 3189

Ph: 8552 0555

Brosnan Centre Youth Service

10 Dawson Street, Brunswick 3056

Ph: 9387 1233

Connexions

(full listing in Chapter 9)

Dual diagnosis.

1 Langridge Street, Collingwood 3066

Ph: 9415 8700

Frontyard

For ages 12-25 years. Frontyard is a co-location of several youth services, including:

Melbourne Youth Support - information, referral and accommodation services;

Young People's Health Service - health care (including sexual health,

blood tests, pregnancy, drug and alcohol, violence) and counselling; and

access to other outreach services, e.g. YSAS and DASWest.

19 Kings Street, Melbourne 3000

Mon-Fri 10am-8pm; Sat-Sun 10am-6pm

Ph: 9611 2411; 1800 800 531 (toll free)

Kids Helpline

Anonymous and confidential counselling for 5-18 year olds.

7 days 24 hours

Ph: 1800 551 800

Lighthouse Foundation

Long-term accommodation and intensive support for young

homeless people (15-22 years) in a family environment.

PO Box 445, St Kilda 3182

Ph: 9528 8400

Web: www.lighthousefoundation.org.au

Melbourne Youth Support Service

Information, advocacy and referral service catering to young

homeless people (aged 15-25 yrs).

Ground Floor, 19 King Street,

Melbourne 3000

Mon-Fri 9am-8pm;

weekends and public holidays 10am-6pm

Ph: 9614 3688

Open Family Australia 'Street Worker' Outreach

Support and referral.

PO Box 1170, South Melbourne 3205

Ph: 9699 5588

Salvation Army St Kilda Crisis Centre

Information, referral and support.

Ph: 9536 7777; 1800 627 727 (toll free)

The Shack

Provides free counselling and support services to teenagers, and where

possible works with families to help resolve conflicts and recreate a supportive

family environment. Services include assisting teenagers through counselling;

family and court support; accommodation; employment; and gaining

government assistance.

3 Pembroke Street, Epping 3076 (on the grounds of St Albans Church)

Mon-Fri 10.30am-5.30pm

Ph: 9548 3255; 0415 174 459 (crisis line)

Web: www.theshack.org.au

The Youth Drug Campaign Line

The Victorian Government's community awareness initiative targeting

15-18 year olds.

Ph: 1800 888 236 (toll free)

Youth Links

Services provided include referral, support, counselling and recreation.

31-33 Buckley Street, Noble Park 3174

Ph: 9547 0511

Youth Outreach

(Odyssey House - see full listing in Chapter 9)

Post withdrawal counselling and support.

81-85 Barry Street, Carlton 3053

Ph: 9420 7610

Youth Projects Inc.

(full listing in Chapter 9)

For ages 12-17 years.

6 Hartington Street, Glenroy 3046

Ph: 9304 9100

YSASline (Youth Substance Abuse Service)

A 24-hour telephone service that provides information, counselling and referral to

Youth Substance Abuse Service (YSAS) services and youth-specific and alcohol

services throughout Victoria. YSASline is open to young people, their families,

health and welfare workers, police and ambulance workers, and the wider

community.

7 days 24 hours

Ph: 1800 014 446 (toll free);

9415 8881 (admin)

YWCA Victoria (Young Women's Support Services)

Programs and services to disadvantaged young women.

Ph: 9349 3299 (community programs);

9429 5365 (housing services)

Visy Cares Centre (Dandenong)

One-stop shop for young people - drop in service available. Houses 22 different

youth specific agencies and services including drug and alcohol services, home

detox, supported accommodation, legal service and two outreach services.

39A Clow Street, Dandenong 3175

Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm

Ph: 9793 2155